Murdering Mr. Lincoln: A New Detection of the 19th Century's Most Famous Crime

by Charles Higham

Drawing on previously hidden documents, the author outlines the conspiracy behind Abraham Lincoln's assassination, pointing out the involvement of high level figures who used John Wilkes Booth as the instrument of the final act.

Genres: History

Audio Cassette

First published February 1, 2004

About the author

Charles Higham was an author and poet. Higham was a recipient of the Prix des Créateurs of the Académie Française and the Poetry Society of London Prize.

Reviews

[Kerry Gavin]

The Civil War period is probably one of my greatest interests. This book meticulously — and granted, sometimes over-indulgently— spells out the plot surrounding Lincoln's death and the complex, and often mundane lives of his assassins. Absolutely worth the read for a Civil War fan.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you know me, you know about my creepy obsession with political assassinations. This book ties the Sons of Liberty, the British, the Confederates, the Democrats and the Radical Republicans up into one big conspiracy against Lincoln. It's an interesting read, but the writing sucks. The author introduces people and expects you to remember who they are through the entire book. Makes interesting connections between the assassination and Franklin Pierce, James Calhoun and other historical figures. Not the greatest book, but whatevs...

[Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information on the Lincoln conspiracy. New information that I have not heard of before and a laundry list of names that were involved, and not just the normal ones we have heard about. For me, a new take on Lincoln's involvement with underground cotton trade with the South, even though illegal. Reads more like a laundry list of who was who and from where they were involved. Never knew that Lincoln had so many enemies that would smile in his face and yet want to kill him.

[Sue · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very boring, I could not get through the first CD.